How do I style a large navy area rug?

Place the rug centrally in a living room or beneath a dining table, ensuring enough surrounding floorboards remain visible to frame the piece. Pair the dark indigo tones with neutral furnishings and natural wood floors to let the intricate central medallions stand out.

What periods do these carpets come from?

The pieces available originate primarily from the late nineteenth century and the early decades of the twentieth century. Production dates span from the eighteen-fifties through to the nineteen-forties, covering both tribal village outputs and formal city workshop carpets.

Are wool and cotton the only materials used?

Wool forms the soft pile surfaces of these carpets, while cotton provides the strong foundational warp and weft threads. This pairing ensures the rugs remain flexible yet robust enough to lie flat across large floor areas.

How do I tell different Persian carpet styles apart?

Heriz and Serapi carpets typically display bold, rectilinear geometry with prominent central medallions and strong angular lines. Tabriz and Kirman pieces often feature finer curvilinear floral sprays and intricate all-over botanical designs.